DISTAR is an acronym for Direct Instruction System for Teaching Arithmetic and Reading, a trademarked program of SRA/McGraw-Hill, a commercial publishing company. The program is used particularly for historically disadvantaged and/or at-risk students. Direct Instruction is one of several highly structured methodologies for teaching elementary, middle and high school students.

External links

• Association for Direct Instruction
• National Institute for Direct Instruction
• SRA/McGraw-Hill Web site